Multiple Choice
The nurse recognizes that factors associated with aging influence the musculoskeletal system.Which one of the following statements does the nurse recognize as being correct?
A) Older men have a greater problem with osteoporosis.
B) Muscle fibres increase in size and become tight.
C) Exercise reduces the loss of bone mass.
D) Muscle strength does not diminish as much as muscle mass does.
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